Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says

Washington — Chevron’s chief executive said it’s likely that the U.S. Navy may need to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz once it reopens in order to ensure a level of security.  The standoff over the strait has intensified amid Iran’s threats against the critical channel and a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, … Read more

Iran war will throttle oil flows even if Strait of Hormuz reopens soon, analysis predicts

The Iran war will continue to disrupt global oil supplies even if a ceasefire in the region leads to a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a new analysis.   Henning Gloystein, managing director of energy, industry and resources at geopolitical risk consultancy Eurasia Group, said it would take several months to … Read more

US reopens embassy in Venezuela months after military operation to remove Maduro

The United States has formally reopened its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, after the restoration of full diplomatic relations with the South American country WASHINGTON — The United States has formally reopened its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, after the restoration of full diplomatic relations with the South American country following the Trump administration’s ouster of then-President … Read more

LaGuardia Airport runway where plane collided with fire truck, killing 2, reopens

The runway where a plane collided with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing the two pilots and injuring several others, has reopened NEW YORK — The runway where a plane collided with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing the two pilots and injuring several others, reopened Thursday morning. The … Read more